Lease Abstraction and Data Intern

Description

The Lease Abstraction and Data Intern will support the Lease Administration team by abstracting key lease terms, validating AI‑generated data, and maintaining information within Yardi. The role emphasizes the use of AI‑enabled tools to extract and organize lease details, refine workflows, and contribute to reporting and portfolio initiatives. The internship runs full‑time (40 hours per week) from June 1 to August 7, 2026, on‑site at 111 W 33rd Street, New York, NY.

• Review, interpret, and abstract key business, financial, and legal terms from commercial leases using AI software.
• Extract data from lease documents and PDFs with standardized prompts and workflows.
• Refine AI prompts, workflows, and processes to improve data accuracy and efficiency.
• Input, update, and maintain lease information and documents in Yardi.
• Conduct routine data audits and cross‑check entries against source documents.
• Translate AI‑extracted lease information into structured tables and system fields for Yardi upload.
• Monitor critical lease dates and ensure timely notifications and compliance.
• Generate reports and maintain dashboards for upcoming lease milestones.
• Participate in portfolio initiatives such as data cleanup, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Support research, analysis, and documentation for strategic real‑estate decisions.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Lease Administration team.
• Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and critical dates within a dynamic portfolio.
• Perform data audits and assist in report generation.
• Organize information into structured formats such as tables and system fields.

Requirements

• Demonstrate high accuracy in document review and abstraction.
• Proficient with computer platforms and able to learn Yardi and related software quickly.
• Comfortable using AI‑enabled tools and document‑processing software for data extraction and validation.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn lease terminology and real‑estate portfolio fundamentals.
• Currently a junior in a 4‑ or 5‑year undergraduate program, graduating class of 2027 (preferred).
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

Interns can expect a 10‑week, paid experience at $22.50 per hour, featuring networking opportunities, an individual project presented to executive leadership, company‑sponsored lunches, outings, and a tour of the Empire State Building Observatory. ESRT promotes a collaborative culture where adaptability, dynamism, dependability, passion, curiosity, ethics, and positivity are valued, and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance